Crosby vs Knutsford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Crosby

L23 · Liverpool

117

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Public order13

Knutsford

WA16 · Cheshire East

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Shoplifting6
  • Drugs4

Knutsford has less crime — 44 vs 117 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Crosby recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in February 2026 — 117 incidents compared to 44, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (13), while Knutsford has more Shoplifting (6) and Drugs (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby or Knutsford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 44 vs 117 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Crosby and Knutsford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Knutsford had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 117).

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